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A Vacation Survival Guide for Couples

David and Constantino Khalaf

If you haven't travelled together as a couple, do it as soon as possible.

Why Conventional Marriage Wisdom Is Wrong

Chris Dollard

After researching thousands of couples for more than 40 years, these are some of the myths we’ve encountered most often.

How to Ask for What You Really Want

The Gottman Institute

Communicating your needs with your partner can clear up misunderstandings and help avoid hurt feelings.

An Open Letter to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Michael Fulwiler

While we could send flowers to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the best gift we can give is sound relationship advice.

Can Couples Recover from Addiction Together? An Interview with Dr. Robert Navarra

Chris Dollard

We know that a satisfying couple relationship is the single biggest predictor of successful long-term recovery.

Seriously. What’s the Point of Marriage?

Nate Bagley

The point of marriage is not happiness. The point of marriage is growth.

How to Give Effective Feedback in the Workplace

Chris Dollard

I communicated irregularly with a tendency to criticize, but learning how to communicate assertively ended that pattern.

Invest in Your Relationship: The Emotional Bank Account

The Gottman Institute

The difference between happy and unhappy couples is how they manage their Emotional Bank Account.

In Relationships, Not Arguing Means You’re Not Communicating

Lisa Brookes Kift

Silence is destructive.

4 Negative Behaviors That May Be Making You Sick

Jon Beaty

Research finds that being in an unhappy marriage can increase your chances of getting sick.

Love Quiz: Do You Trust Your Partner?

Kyle Benson

Dr. Gottman has established a way to mathematically evaluate trust in a relationship.

Love Quiz: How Well Do You Repair Your Relationship?

Kyle Benson

All couples argue. Successful couples repair.

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